Virginia M. Avetta, age 74, passed away on Friday, June 16, 2023 at New Haven in Odessa, MO.

Virginia was born May 2,1949 in St. Louis, MO.

Virginia was  preceded in death by her daughter Theresa Miller, her brother Micheal Kendrick, and her parents.

Virginia is survived by her son in law Mike Miller; her grandchildren including Kacie,  Kyle, Cody, and Chance Messer; her great grandchildren Denton and Addison Klamm as well as Evelyn Messer; her siblings including her brothers Jeffery and Gilbert Mertz and her sisters Sue and Rosey.

In life Virginia enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, she loved puzzles and games, and she had a knack for cooking. She made some amazing chicken fingers.

The graveside for Virginia is at 1pm on Monday, June 26, 2023 at Memorial Gardens in Warrensburg, MO.

Memorial contributions are suggested to the Johnson County Cancer Foundation and can be left in care of Sweeney-Phillips & Holdren Funeral Home.